semimicro

adjective

semi·​mi·​cro ˌse-mē-ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce semimicro (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: of, relating to, or dealing with quantities intermediate between those treated as micro and macro
semimicro analysis for chlorine
a semimicro balance

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semimicro was in 1935

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“Semimicro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semimicro. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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